Product Data Specialist

Univar Solutions is a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients. The Product Data Specialist builds and maintains a high-quality product data foundation for the Ingredients + Specialties division by collecting supplier and internal documentation, loading and validating data in the Product Information Management system, and maintaining data freshness. The role also supports data governance, product intelligence tool adoption, stakeholder coordination, and user training.

What you'll do:

• Gather product data and documentation from external suppliers, managing outreach, follow-up, and relationship coordination to ensure timely and complete receipt of materials
• Load product documents and data into the Product Information Management (PIM) system accurately and in accordance with established processes and standards
• Validate product data after it is scrubbed and embedded in schema to ensure accuracy and readiness for use by the Product Intelligence tool
• Maintain product documentation to ensure ongoing freshness and correctness, proactively identifying and refreshing outdated content even in the absence of a formal expiration date
• Support product data governance initiatives, establishing and enforcing data standards, policies, and best practices across the product data lifecycle
• Drive the collection of internal product data and documentation from cross-functional stakeholders
• Validate data quality within the Product Intelligence tool, identifying gaps or inaccuracies and coordinating resolution
• Support the rollout and adoption of the Product Intelligence tool as it expands across regions, including training delivery and user onboarding
• Support product intelligence tool training for new hires across the I+S organization, ensuring consistent understanding how product data is available in the platform

What they're looking for:

• • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• • 1–3 years of experience in a chemical field or industry
• • Solid understanding of chemistry and chemical properties; knowledge of chemicals is essential for success in this position
• • Familiarity with how chemicals are used across industrial processes, end-use applications, and customer segments
• • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and completeness
• • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• • Hybrid opportunity for candidates based in Houston, TX or Dublin, OH
• • Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems or similar documentation management platforms preferred
• • Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and other regulatory and non-regulatory chemical product documentation formats preferred
• • Experience in data entry, data validation, or data quality roles preferred
• • Exposure to chemical distribution, specialty chemicals, or related industries preferred
• • Experience delivering training content for end users preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid opportunity for candidates based in Houston, TX or Dublin, OH.
• Incentives as part of the Total Rewards package.
• Development and growth opportunities to empower employees to redefine the industry.